Moontrap

Apr 28, 1989

1h 32m

★ 4.8

14,000 Years It Has Waited For Us

Overview

The Space Shuttle returns to earth, but some of the equipment brought back on it begins to behave strangely. Scientists are unsure what is happening, and decide to take all necessary precautions.

Genres

Horror

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Magic Films

Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

Moontrap Trailers

Cast

Col. Jason Grant

Walter Koenig

Ray Tanner

Bruce Campbell

Koreman

Robert Kurcz

Mera

Leigh Lombardi

Beck

Tom Case

Intrepid Commander

Judy Levitt

Haskell

Reavis Graham

Intrepid Pilot

Reuben Yabuku

Grant's Son

Doug Childs

Research Assistant

Mariafae Mytnyk

Barnes

John J. Saunders

Lieutenant

James A. Courtney

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